Seafood Lead Department Manager

The Kroger Co.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Meat/Seafood department leader to direct and supervise all department functions, ensuring exceptional customer service and a safe, clean environment. You will guide day-to-day operations, support promotions, and enforce company values across the team.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, planning schedules, managing inventory, and upholding food safety standards while delivering a positive shopping experience for customers.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and math skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Must hold a current food handler permit.
• Experience with seafood handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the Meat/Seafood department.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results.
• Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process.
• Train department associates on inventory/stocking and C.O.O.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain temperatures in cases and coolers and ensure logs are kept.
• Create and execute sales promotions with store management.
• Monitor expenses and manage scheduling to handle customer volume.
• Communicate information to associates and promote teamwork to hit targets.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Stress management

Knife handling skills

Seafood experience

Retail experience

Management experience

Second language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Meat/Seafood department leader to direct and supervise all department functions, ensuring exceptional customer service and a safe, clean environment. You will guide day-to-day operations, support promotions, and enforce company values across the team.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, planning schedules, managing inventory, and upholding food safety standards while delivering a positive shopping experience for customers.